Georgia State School of Public Health

What Georgia State School of Public Health does

The Georgia State University School of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited constituent school within Georgia State University, a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The school educates the public health workforce through a portfolio spanning a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), a Master of Public Health (MPH) in six concentrations (Biostatistics, Environmental Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Management & Policy, Health Promotion & Behavior) delivered in-person and online, a Ph.D. in four concentrations (Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion & Behavior, Health Services & Policy Research), a practice-oriented Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and four graduate certificates (Applied Biostatistics, Global Health, Maternal and Child Health, and Public Health). An accelerated BS/MPH dual-degree pathway compresses undergraduate-to-master's time-to-degree to five years.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in tuition and fees plus sponsored research funding from federal agencies (NIH, CDC), foundations, and partner organizations. Tuition is set by the University System of Georgia and varies by program level, residency, and modality. The school operates an Office of Applied Practice Experiences and Career Services (APECS) that places students at partner organizations including the CDC, Grady Health Systems, Georgia Department of Public Health, American Cancer Society, Carter Center, Task Force for Global Health, and Emory's Winship Cancer Institute — a network that doubles as both an applied-learning pipeline and a recruiting funnel.

Underlying technology is standard academic infrastructure: iCollege (learning management system), ELEVATE (12twenty-powered digital career platform), Webex for remote collaboration, and ScholarWorks for thesis/dissertation hosting. The school also operates a Graduate Biostatistics Computer Lab supporting courses such as PHPH7017 and PHPH7525, in-person and virtually. Ten internal centers and institutes — including the Mark Chaffin Centers for Healthy Development, National Center on Child Trafficking, Prevention Research Center, Center for Leadership in Disability, and National SafeCare Training and Research Center — anchor faculty research and sponsored funding. Distribution is primarily direct through Georgia State University admissions, with secondary channels including social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky), lecture series (Grand Rounds, Kreuter Katz Symposium), and study-abroad programs in Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Name

Georgia State School of Public Health

Legal name

Georgia State University School of Public Health

Website

https://publichealth.gsu.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Georgia State University School of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited academic school within Georgia State University offering BSPH, MPH (six concentrations), Ph.D., DrPH, and graduate certificate programs. It serves students seeking public health careers and is anchored by Atlanta-based practice partnerships with the CDC, Grady, and state agencies.

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Product category

Higher Education - Public Health

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Schools of Public Health (EDAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Public health education
• Graduate degree programs
• Epidemiology training
• Biostatistics instruction
• Community health practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition and fees charged to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in public health degree programs.
2. Sponsored Research Funding: Grants and contracts from federal agencies (NIH, CDC), foundations, and organizations to support faculty research activities.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Georgia State University School of Public Health delivers public health higher education through undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs. Core offerings include the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Master of Public Health (MPH) in six concentrations available in-person and online, Ph.D. in four concentrations, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), an accelerated BS/MPH dual degree, and four graduate certificate programs. Students complete applied practice experiences at organizations such as the CDC, WHO, and Grady Health Systems.

Product overview

The Georgia State University School of Public Health is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational degree programs and student support services. Its core educational offerings include undergraduate (BSPH), master's (MPH with six concentrations), doctoral (Ph.D. with four concentrations), and professional doctorate (DrPH) programs, along with four graduate certificate programs and an accelerated BS/MPH dual degree pathway. Supporting the academic programs are specialized resources including the Graduate Biostatistics Computer Lab, the APECS office providing career services and applied practice experience coordination, and the ELEVATE digital career platform. Students complete culminating requirements through thesis or capstone projects, with financial support available through student assistance funds and research travel grants.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) Undergraduate degree program providing a solid foundation for a career in public health, with the option to earn both BSPH and MPH in five years through the accelerated BS/MPH program.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) Graduate degree program offered in six concentrations (Biostatistics, Environmental Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Management & Policy, Health Promotion & Behavior), available both in-person and online, with applied practice experiences to help students transition from college to career.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Health Research doctorate offered in four concentrations (Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion & Behavior, Health Services & Policy Research) under mentorship of nationally recognized faculty, preparing students to conduct rigorous, impactful research.
• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Professional doctorate providing knowledge, skills, and experiences to prepare the next generation of public health leaders and chief health strategists.
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics Graduate certificate program providing specialized training in applied biostatistics methods and analysis.
• Graduate Certificate in Global Health Graduate certificate program focusing on global health issues and international public health strategies.
• Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Graduate certificate program addressing health issues specific to mothers, children, and families.
• Graduate Certificate in Public Health Graduate certificate providing foundational public health knowledge and competencies.
• Accelerated BS/MPH Program Combined undergraduate and graduate program enabling students to earn both BSPH and MPH degrees in five years.
• Applied Practice Experience (APE) Required field-based experience for MPH students providing opportunities to apply public health theory and acquired skills from their concentration to community-based research and service.
• Office of Applied Practice Experiences and Career Services (APECS) Centralized support office providing career services counseling, resume analysis, career fairs, workshops, seminars, and panels with industry experts. Abbreviated as APECS and pronounced 'apex.'
• ELEVATE Career Platform Digital platform connecting students and alumni with internships, applied practice experiences, and career opportunities. Features job boards, career fair registration, and networking with the SPH alumni network.
• Graduate Biostatistics Computer Lab Computer lab for graduate students offering in-person and virtual access with Graduate Research Assistants available to provide support for biostatistics courses including PHPH7017 and PHPH7525.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ alumni making a difference in health of local and global communities
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC is the top employer of SPH alumni and provides Applied Practice Experience (APE) sites for MPH students. The school has a Panthers At Work (PAWs) listserv for CDC employees and fellows. Special partnership with Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Alumni Association for mentorship.
• World Health OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPracticum placements have occurred at WHO headquarters in Geneva and EMRO and PAHO regional offices, providing global public health experience for students.
• Carter CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. APE site for students with mission to advance human rights and alleviate human suffering, having helped improve quality of life in more than 65 countries.
• Task Force for Global HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1984 as collaboration between WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank, and Rockefeller Foundation. APE site providing exposure to international and domestic health and human development work.
• Georgia Health Policy CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in GSU's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. APE site conducting health-related research, policy development, and program design and evaluation.
• American Cancer SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational headquarters located in Atlanta. APE site with programs ranging from cancer research to advocacy, working to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering.
• CARE InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARE operates programs in Tanzania aimed at improving health and poverty throughout eastern Africa. GlobeMed at GSU chapter is partnered with Grassroots organizations globally for global health and social justice.
• Emory University (Winship Cancer Institute, Project Aspire)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative APE sites including Winship Cancer Institute conducting comprehensive cancer research and Project Aspire, a community-based participatory research project on asthma education.
• Grady Health SystemsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest public hospitals in the Southeast with 900+ bed Grady Memorial Hospital, Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital, ten neighborhood health centers, and only level one trauma center within 100 miles.
• Georgia Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState public health agency working through eighteen health districts and 159 county health departments. Primary APE site providing exposure to state-level public health practice.
• Council of State and Territorial EpidemiologistsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional organization providing support and advice to state and territorial epidemiologists across the United States.
• Epidemic Intelligence Service Alumni Association (EISAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-of-its-kind partnership between EISAA and the School of Public Health for mentorship connecting students with EIS program graduates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health: Higher-ranked public health school at a fellow public research university with similar BSPH, MPH, PhD, and DrPH program structure and strong applied practice focus, serving as a national benchmark.
• University of Michigan School of Public Health: Larger CEPH-accredited public university school with the same portfolio of BSPH, MPH, PhD, and DrPH programs and similar applied practice requirements, serving as a comparable mid-to-large public research university model.
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: The largest and top-ranked school of public health globally; hosts the Delta Omega Honorary Society founded in 1924 and serves as the academic benchmark for CEPH-accredited programs like GSU SPH.
• Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health: Comparable CEPH-accredited school offering MPH, PhD, and DrPH programs with similar applied practice requirements and urban health policy focus relevant to GSU SPH's Health Services & Policy Research concentration.

Direct peers

• University of Georgia College of Public Health: Georgia's other public CEPH-accredited public health school, competing for in-state students, faculty, and state-funded research dollars with similarly structured BSPH, MPH, and PhD programs.
• Emory University Rollins School of Public Health: Located in Atlanta, Rollins is the most direct competitor for students, faculty, and research dollars in the same metro market, offering comparable MPH, PhD, and dual degree programs and direct ties to CDC.
• Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: Comparable comprehensive public health school offering BSPH, MPH, MSPH, PhD, and DrPH programs across multiple concentrations, with strong emphasis on applied practice and global health similar to GSU SPH.
• George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health: CEPH-accredited school offering BSPH, MPH, PhD, and DrPH programs with concentrations in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and global health; comparable size and urban policy-practice orientation to GSU SPH.

Regional players

• Florida International University Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work: CEPH-accredited southeastern public university school offering BSPH, MPH, and PhD programs with concentrations in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy, competing for online MPH students in the same general US Southeast and Latin America-facing region.
• University of South Florida College of Public Health: Another CEPH-accredited southeastern public university school offering BSPH, MPH, and PhD programs; competes for online MPH students across the Southeast but does not overlap in the Atlanta metro.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gsupublichealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/gsupublichealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/georgia-state-school-of-public-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/phgsu

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